1997 Isuzu Rodeo power train problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1997 Isuzu Rodeo — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2006 I purchased 1997 isuzu rodeo. Not long after we noticed engine made a ticking sound brought it to shop and found out there was no oil pressure. We had to have engine replaced it took about 2 months. They had to replace engine 2. First one they installed was also blown. Engine still ticks…”
filed May 2, 2010
“Problem with vehicle time after time,1997 isuzu rodeo which costing me about 24000.00 dollars with high interest,now problem with crank shaft sticking out about 1 and a half inches when you mash down on clutch in which service mechanics say it should not do,and that it is coming out too much. Abs…”
filed May 20, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Transmission indicator light may be on and diagnostic trouble code p1870 is set in the powertrain control module (pcm). *tt
0305S001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2003Transmission indicator light may be on and diagnostic trouble code p1870 is set in the pcm (powertrain control module). *tt
0205S003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 2002Some v6 models with transmission serial numbers 4754596 - 5831756 may experience leakage in the area of overfill plug and oil drain plug. *tt
SB0105S001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2001
Power Train problems in other Rodeo years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Rodeo | 4 | 10% |
| 2002 Rodeo | 18 | 18% |
| 2001 Rodeo | 18 | 5% |
| 2000 Rodeo | 18 | 7% |
| 1999 Rodeo | 37 | 7% |
| 1998 Rodeo | 22 | 5% |
| 1996 Rodeo | 5 | 5% |
| 1995 Rodeo | 15 | 9% |
| 1994 Rodeo | 15 | 18% |
| 1993 Rodeo | 4 | 12% |
| 1992 Rodeo | 23 | 29% |
| 1991 Rodeo | 12 | 29% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Isuzu Rodeo
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.